| How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e Jack R. Fraenkel,
San Francisco State University Norman E. Wallen,
San Francisco State University
Nature of Educational Research
Learning ObjectivesStudying this chapter should enable you to:
Explain what is meant by the term "educational research" and give two examples of the kinds of topics educational researchers might investigate |
| | | Explain why a knowledge of scientific research methodology can be of value to educators |
| | | Name and give an example of four ways of knowing other than the method used by scientists |
| | | Explain what is meant by the term "scientific method" |
| | | Give an example of six different types of research methodologies used by educational researchers |
| | | Describe briefly what is meant by critical research |
| | | Describe the differences among descriptive, associational, and intervention-type studies |
| | | Describe briefly the difference between quantitative and qualitative research |
| | | Describe briefly the basic components involved in the research process |
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